Let me just be upfront: making a dog bed, especially a large dog bed, is not a cost-saving project. Instead, it’s a project for getting exactly what you want, whether that’s a particular size, in a particular fabric, or something that coordinates with the room. This dog bed cover is easily removed for washing thanks […] Read more…
How to Sew a Throw Pillow With a Case and No Zipper
Here is a quick and easy project that will add to your comfort, cozy-up your space and showcase your favorite fabric – even if you only have a little of that fabric. Did someone say stash buster? The best part is the cover is removable for cleaning and yet, no zipper, or buttons, or even […] Read more…
How to Sew Felt Garland
Whether you want to add a little color to a gray room in a grey season or set a holiday mood, or affordably decorate a temporary space (baby’s nursery? dorm room?) a string of felt garland is the ticket. You pick the colors. You pick the length. Two hours from start to finish. The […] Read more…
How to Make Cloth Napkins
The following video was made in 2013 but never put up on the site. We have always used cloth napkins, at first it was to save money, now it just seems, well, why not?. I stopped buying already made cloth napkins when I couldn’t find them in 100% cotton in the colors I wanted or […] Read more…
Sew a Mat for Your Pet’s Bowls
My dog is a messy eater and sloppy drinker. He will put his head up, open his mouth wide and let whatever food or water that was in his mouth just fall out. Did he forget he was eating? Did something distract him? “Quick,” he thinks, “dump this stuff, maybe she’ll think she hasn’t feed me yet and […] Read more…